Shovel-ready Edit Meaning

1.

A state of readiness, needing only a shift in resources - monetary, emotional, psychological - in ones favor.

I'm shovel-ready for a relationship with Betty, if only she knew I existed.

See resources, influx, almost

2.

A state in which one's various projects only need a whack of cash thrown at them for them to roll.

My next novel is shovel-ready, I just need to receive that pesky arts grant.

See money, infrastructure, work

3.

Of dubious accuracy or authenticity; bullshit.

Janet: I asked Sam why he couldn't come with me to visit my mother this weekend, and he gave me some shovel-ready excuse.

See lie, fraud, bul, crap